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Burden Fall Wilderness

Burden Falls Wilderness is located in Pope County. The Wilderness is located adjacent to Bay Creek Wilderness and is in a stone's throw of Bell Smith Springs Recreation Area.Burden Falls Wilderness is comprised of a central hardwood ecosytem with some pine plantations. Trails for hiking and equestrian use will take you by some indications of past use by people including homestead, fruit trees, cemeteries and abandoned roads. Of course, there is a small, but very scenic waterfall located on the…

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service
  • Coordinates: 37.56333, -88.6425

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Frequently asked questions

Is Burden Fall Wilderness reservable?

Burden Fall Wilderness is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Burden Fall Wilderness?

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How do I book a campsite at Burden Fall Wilderness?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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